Threat level in the Strait of Hormuz raised to “severe” — Iran warns of attacks on vessels outside the northern route
2026year 7month 7day, Iranian forces raised the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to “severe” and warned that they would attack tankers and LNG vessels that do not use the northern route approved by Tehran. The statement directly affects the safety of crude oil and gas shipments passing through Hormuz.
2026year 7month 7day, the Iranian military announced that it had raised the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to “severe.” On the same day, Iran said it had attacked tankers and liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels using a route used by the U.S. Navy.
Iranian forces warned that they would target vessels that do not follow the northern route approved by Tehran. The warning defined passage outside that route as an “act of threat.”
The announcement directly signals a change in the transit environment in the Strait of Hormuz. Hormuz is known as a major passage for crude oil and gas shipments.
Iran said that vessels passing through existing routes used by the U.S. Navy were targeted in the attack. It explicitly stated that the targets included oil tankers and LNG vessels.
This measure follows an announcement by Iran's military dated 2026year 7month 7day, which explicitly stated that compliance with vessel routes would be a criterion for selecting future targets.
Regarding the safety of international shipping routes, shipping companies and shipowners now need to review route notices and insurance conditions. Further announcements by the relevant authorities may follow.
Sources: CNBC,CNBC Top News
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